Bar Manager

Fallow was founded by three individuals in May 2019, two chefs Jack Croft and William Murray, and career hospitality entrepreneur James Robson. The essence of this combination makes up much of Fallows DNA, where conscious culinary creativity meets hospitality experience and passion. Fallows permanent home in St Jamess market was established in November 2021 and has since attracted a string of awards including both the Marie Claire and GQ sustainable restaurant of the year and the Caterer award for best new restaurant.

As a Bar Manager at Fallow, you will take full responsibility for the bars operations, ensuring a seamless guest experience, high standards of service, and strong financial performance. You will lead and inspire the bar team, curate an innovative drinks menu, and uphold our commitment to sustainability and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Train, mentor, and manage a passionate team, fostering a culture of excellence and hospitality.
• Develop creative and seasonally inspired cocktails, sourcing unique and sustainable ingredients in line with Fallows ethos.
• Showcase expert knowledge of cocktails, wines, and spirits to engage guests with thoughtful recommendations and pairings.
• Oversee daily bar operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance with health and safety regulations, and exceptional quality standards.
• Manage inventory, implement cost control measures, and optimize stock rotation to maintain profitability.
• Build relationships with suppliers to secure high-quality and ethically sourced ingredients and beverages.
• Partner with the front-of-house and kitchen teams to create a seamless and cohesive guest experience.

About You:

• Proven experience as a Bar Manager in a high-quality, fast-paced environment.
• Strong expertise in mixology, wines, and spirits, with a passion for innovation and sustainability.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to train and inspire a team.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to oversee all aspects of bar operations.
• A collaborative spirit and dedication to fostering a positive work culture.

The benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Career progression.
• Continuous Learning and Development programme including external opportunities such as WSET and Leadership courses.
• Wellbeing initiatives.
• Reward and recognition schemes.
• Free welcome lunch for you and a guest.
• 50% restaurant discounts across the group.
• 25% Friends and Family discounts.
• 50% discount on company retail.
• Supplier trips, staff parties and team socials.
• Staff meal during your shift.
• Increased holiday entitlement after three years employment.
• Enhanced parental leave (after one years employment).
• Sabbaticals (after three years employment).
• Fowl Mouth: the opportunity for our employees to use Fowl as a venue to organise a professional pop-up night.

At FALLOW, we're passionate about fostering an environment that allows everyone to thrive and prosper, regardless of background. Diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach that promotes the voice of those experiences and viewpoints are well-known to be beneficial for our company and, consequently, career advancement.